Inclusive Books for Children logo
8+years
The Magic Callaloo Cover

The Magic Callaloo

Author: Trish CookeIllustrator: Sophie Bass

Magical plants, dragons and snakes, a wicked villain and… a trapped girl with voluminous hair, desperate to escape and find her way back home. Blending the essence of 'Rapunzel' with ancestral narratives of enslaved Africans, renowned wordsmith Cooke weaves an epic reinvented folk tale complemented by Bass’ distinctive, vibrant and intricately crafted illustrations. 

More info

  • Trish Cooke is an award-winning author
  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Black/brown representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Female lead